Vol. 2 No. 1 (2016): KONSEP DESAIN PEMBUATAN SATELIT PERTAHANAN GUNA MENJAGA KEDAULATAN WILAYAH INDONESIA

This is a study of the design concept of defense satellite manufactured to protect the sovereignty of Indonesia. In 2007 Lapan has created surveillance satellite as the result of cooperation with Germany and had launched into orbit using India’s rocket. In 2014 Lapan has designed its own satellite in Bogor and will be launched in 2016 in India. The concept of defense satellite consists of the manufacture of communications satellite used for communication in military operations, the manufacture of surveillance satellite used for monitoring/observing the security throughout Indonesia territory, and the manufacture of navigational satellite used to set the navigation of the main instruments of defense system in military operations. This research will enhance the capabilities of Indonesian human resources in mastering satellite technology. The making of design concept of defense satellite is an embryo for domestic satellite manufacture. If our own defense satellite can be made, we can increase the independence of our defense industry.